SEN Statutory Services Manager

Ref No: DP2756  

In addition to the salary is a Labour Market Supplement (LMS) of £4000 per annum for an agreed period of time. Therefore salary range with LMS included is £40,571 - £43,267. Starting salary is dependent on current skills and experience.

Can you make a difference to children’s lives by working in partnership with families, schools and other partner agencies?

Are you:

• A successful professional within the field of SEN and disability?
• Passionate about improving outcomes and life chances for children with SEN and disabilities?
• Looking for the chance to shape new ways of working to meet the challenges of the new SEN legislative framework?
• Able to lead and motivate a team with responsibility for SEN statutory processes?
• Committed to the participation of parents and young people in decision making and shaping policy and services?

If so we can offer:

• A job with variety and challenge
• The opportunity to work in a high performing team and with a wide range of professionals within Poole and across the local region
• Supportive management and professional development opportunities
• Town centre office accommodation within a multi-professional SEN and Disability Service

A key part of this role will be responsibility for ensuring the Borough of Poole meets its statutory responsibilities in relation to assessment and provision for children and young people with SEN and disabilities.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Phil Saint, SEN Statutory Services Manager, on 01202 262277 or Mary Chamberlain, Strategy Manager SEND, on 01202 262277.

For more details and to apply please visit www.poole.gov.uk/jobs or call 01202 633054 during council service hours.

Closing date: 15 March 2015
Interview date: 30 March 2015

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Person Specification for more details.